Arenas v. Gari

The opinion of the court was delivered by

SHEBELL, P.J.A.D.

This appeal and cross-appeal follow the trial of a medical malpractice action and the post-trial grant of a remittitur. We reverse and remand for a retrial as to all issues. The complaint named Somerset Pediatric Group (Pediatric Group) and Lorraine M. Gari as defendants. However, Pediatric Group was dismissed from the case at trial. Following a six day trial, the jury rendered its verdict on July 24,1996. It found defendant liable for damages on the survival claim in the amount of $500,000, after the wrongful death and emotional…